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July 2024

A digital composite of Simone Biles on the balance beam.

Biles outshines star-studded audience in Olympic return

Lady Gaga, Ariane Grande, Anna Wintour and even Baz Luhrmann were among the celebrities on hand to see Simone Biles’ Olympic return.

Jack Robinson rides a wave in round one of the men’s surfing competition.

Aussie surfer rides best Olympics wave as swimming schedule heats up

The Australian star has progressed to the next round; Watch to watch at the Olympic Games tonight; Barnaby Joyce insinuated voters should use their ballot papers as bullets at rally. Follow the latest here.

August 2021

Simone Biles was all smiles after her routine.

Biles makes highly anticipated return to snatch bronze

Superstar gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of a number of events to focus on her mental wellbeing and returned to claim bronze in the balance beam final.

July 2021

Aussie hopes in the pool: Kaylee McKeown and Ariarne Titmus.

Who to watch at the Olympics and when

Here’s our hot take - hotter than a humid Japanese summer - on the best medal prospects, Australian and the rest.

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